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Hernstad Family History

Hernstad Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hunstad, Harstad, Hegstad, Erstad, Enstad, Hanstad, Herbst, Henshaw

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Where is the Hernstad family from?

You can see how Hernstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hernstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hernstad family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hernstad's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hernstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hernstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Hernstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hernstad census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Hernstad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hernstad. For the veterans among your Hernstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hernstad lifespan?

Average Hernstad life expectancy in 2004 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hernstad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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